Biodiversity Officer

Job Introduction

Are you keen to make a difference to biodiversity in Worcester? Are you able to lead, inspire, plan and implement changes to existing management practices, establish new partnerships and work with proactive community groups to help further our biodiversity ambitions?

Come and lead on developing a strategic approach for the City Council to enhance biodiversity in all aspects of its work and operations.

The Council recognises the importance of the biodiversity emergency and its role in addressing this crisis. This job, placed within the Sustainability team and working closely with colleagues in our City Services, Planning and Community Engagement teams, will play a vital part in this, providing technical advice and guidance and helping to implement council priorities and projects. Addressing the new challenges arising from the Environment Act 2021 and the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) will be a key priority for this new role.

We are looking for someone with a passion for the natural environment and a background in ecology or conservation management. The right person will have experience of habitat creation and biodiversity enhancement as well as a good understanding of environmental legislation.

**Closing Date**: 11 March 2024

**Interview date**: TBC